Trauma Surgeon | Academic, Acute Care & Surgical Critical Care

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 425,000 - 519,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement program

CME allowance

Job summary

The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a full-time Trauma Surgeon specializing in Academic, Acute Care, and Surgical Critical Care to join the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

The role combines clinical care, medical education, and scholarly activities, with 14 clinical shifts per month and 24/7 call for trauma and surgical ICU coverage. Eligible for University of Hawaii appointments based on training and experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school or ECFMG-certified.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Hawaii.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery with Level 1 Trauma Center experience.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Surgical Critical Care is required.
• Burn surgery expertise valued; research and teaching duties required.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma, acute care, and surgical critical care clinical care.
• Engage in medical education and scholarly activities.
• Maintain 24/7 in-house call coverage for trauma and surgical ICU.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and University of Hawaii.

Education

Medical degree / MD or DO

ECFMG certification

General Surgery board certified/eligible

Surgical Critical Care board certified/eligible

Unrestricted Hawaii medical license

Job description

The Queen's Medical Center Posted Aug 6, 2026

Trauma Surgeon | Academic, Acute Care & Surgical Critical Care

The Queen's Medical Center is seeking a full-time academic Trauma, Acute Care, and Surgical Critical Care Surgeon to join their Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. This role manages and cares for highly acute trauma and surgical patients at the State of Hawaii's only ACS verified Adult Level One Trauma Center. Surgeons in this role serve as the primary attending physician for the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) and the University of Hawaii's ACGME accredited General Surgery Residency Program and their ACGME accredited Surgical Critical Care Fellowship.

This position combines clinical care, medical education, and scholarly activities in a collaborative environment in a multidisciplinary team. The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching, and outreach, particularly to rural communities, while also utilizing robotic surgery and telemedicine to advance care.

Position Details:

• Full-time, 14 clinical shifts per month (days and nights)
• Provides 24/7 in-house call coverage for trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical ICU coverage
• Call coverage is located at the Queen's Manamana (main/Honolulu) campus only
• Non- clinical days are dedicated to teaching, scholarly work, and program support
• Eligible to receive a faculty appointment with the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, appropriate to their training and experience

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation starts at $472,260 per year
• Citizenship and productivity compensation also available
• Full benefits, including Paid Time Off and an organization provided retirement program
• CME allowance

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine or ECFMG certified medical school
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Hawaii
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery, with experience working in an ACS verified Level 1 Trauma Center
• Board certified or board eligible in Surgical Critical Care required
• Burn surgery expertise is highly valued
• Research and teaching activities are required

Job id: 31324